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Matthew Howard

Matthew Howard

Norwich,Norfolk

Summary

Experienced professional with extensive expertise in security awareness, control and restraint, and mental health awareness. Demonstrates strong managerial experience and proficiency in computer and spreadsheet skills. Skilled in safety enforcement, non-lethal weapons training, escort and transporting procedures, and handcuffing procedures. Committed to maintaining high safety standards and effective security measures.

I am a Confident individual with integrity and committed work ethic. Builds rapport quickly for positive, productive working relationships. Alert and focused for responsive support in pressured environments.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Prison Officer

HMP Bure
Norwich , Norfolk
10.2023 - 05.2025
  • Returning to the prison service I am a Prison Officer on the residential units at HMP Bure where my main duties consist of the following.
  • Provided first aid treatment when required, ensuring inmate health and wellness.
  • Assist in the preparation of parole reports for successful offender transition planning.
  • Manage conflict situations between inmates, maintaining a harmonious environment.
  • Organise daily routines, achieving smooth running of the daily regime.
  • Conducted security checks, enhancing overall prison security.
  • Responding effectively to emergencies by utilising established protocols.
  • Reporting any suspicious behaviour to superiors promptly, aiding in threat mitigation.
  • Handle administrative tasks efficiently, facilitating streamlined record keeping.

Oyster Yachts
Wroxham
01.2022 - 10.2023
  • In this role I have been assisting with the construction of ocean-going yachts mainly constructing wooden structures for the vessel and completing general maintenance in and around the factory.

Fibreoptic Engineer

BT Openreach
Norwich
03.2021 - 01.2022
  • After being unsuccessful in the final assessment with the CNC I required employment and Joined BT Openreach as a Fibreoptic Engineer which is a 12 month apprenticeship learning and developing myself to gain the qualification as an Engineer installing fibreoptic broadband to homes and businesses.

Firearms Officer

Civil Nuclear Constabulary
Oxford
08.2019 - 01.2021
  • I joined the Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) as a Firearms Officer I attended the 17weeks Training to be qualified as an Authorised Firearms Officer I passed many aspects of the course including First Aid, Weapon Systems knowledge and qualifying shoots on Taser, G36 carbine rifle and Glock handgun.

MH Pest Control
Norwich
01.2012 - 01.2020
  • Company Overview: own Company
  • I have always been interested and skilled at pest control after spending most of my life living in the country, I have always assisted game keepers on the local estates and in 2012 along with my primary career as a Prison Officer I set up my own company MH Pest Control to continue my passion of working in the countryside and assisting people with any pest issues, including Moles, Wasp Nests, Rabbit Control, Deer Management and any conservation advice all of which I found very fulfilling and enjoyed however unfortunately I had to give the Company up as I was not allowed a second employment when I Joined the Civil Nuclear Constabulary.
  • Own Company

Prison Officer

HMP Norwich
Norwich
01.2006 - 01.2019
  • When I joined the prison service I spent 12 weeks away at training college during this time I was taught Crisis management, Communication skills, Security awareness and control and restraint.
  • Every day at work I experience one or more of the above situations.
  • In 2009 I was promoted to Senior Officer where during that time I had been managing two housing blocks and the main reception of the jail. which include management off staff and Prisoners dealing with their care and their individual needs.
  • I have now served 13years for the HM Prison service during that time I have been in many situations some of which have to be handled delicately with the upmost discretion to maintain the confidentiality and confidence of all those involved in the situation knowing it will be handled professionally in a timely manner.
  • For example, when the unfortunate event happens when a Prisoner dies in custody whether it's by natural causes or he takes his own life I have to seal the cell pending police and internal investigation and liaise with the families of the departed.
  • In my current role as a Senior officer in HM Prison Norwich I manage the Operations Department within that role I am responsible for the security of the establishment.
  • My key roles re as Follows.
  • My duties include Management and Delegation of All Operational Support Grade and Officer Grade staff on the group.
  • Completing Risk assessments and land surveys to send Prisoners out of the establishment for hospital and funeral visits ensuring the safety of the public/staff and Prisoner.
  • Management of Both Gate lodges and Issue of Keys, Radios and Cuffs.
  • Throughout the day conduct radio safety checks ensuring the safety of all staff.
  • The implementation of the Body Camera system to provide another safety feature for staff to carry out their duties.
  • Surveying of evidence collated from the body cam footage and preparing it for use in external and internal enquiries.
  • Collating the Names Rank and Employment of all staff to Log for the Issue of the correct Keys for their role.
  • Investigating any key compromise or Tool Compromise that could put the security of the establishment at risk and submit the evidence of my findings to the governor to take to appropriate action.
  • Investigating misconduct by staff.
  • Maintaining that any evidence being handled within the prison service is handled correctly and logged for chain of custody for evidence reports.
  • Using Microsoft word and Excel to draw up a staff roster on a weekly basis.
  • Ensure all KPTs and KPI's are met within the Operations Group.
  • Also as Part of my role I sit with a board of other managers and conduct interviews for new staff joining the HM Prison service.
  • On doing this I have gained a vast amount of knowledge on interviewing skills and the correct way to conduct interviews.
  • Also, I work very closely with the court's particularly Norwich and Ipswich Magistrates and Crown courts as part of my management area is the Prison Reception where offenders arrive straight from court to HMP Norwich I am responsible for making sure that all the legal documentation is correct and HM Prison service can legally detain the Offender in custody.
  • On many occasions, I have had to attend court hearings to give evidence on certain events and crimes that have happened within the Prison system.

Boat Builder

Tactile Marine
North Walsham, Norfolk
01.1996 - 01.2006
  • During my time, there I learnt to work with wood and fibreglass to a professorial standard and being creative with such materials and solving problems to make the job complete to a high standard.
  • I worked as a team and by myself creating Sea going yachts and river craft.
  • Before I Left this job, I was asked if I would like to Manage this company so the owner at the time could retire.

Education

GCSEs -

Broadland High School
Norwich
09/1990 - 06/1995

Skills

  • Security awareness
  • Control and restraint
  • Mental health awareness
  • Managerial experience
  • Computer and spreadsheet skills
  • Firearms handling and extended knowledge
  • Safety enforcement
  • Non-Lethal weapons training
  • Escort and transporting procedures
  • Handcuffing procedures

Certification

Full UK Driving Licence

Timeline

Prison Officer

HMP Bure
10.2023 - 05.2025

Oyster Yachts
01.2022 - 10.2023

Fibreoptic Engineer

BT Openreach
03.2021 - 01.2022

Firearms Officer

Civil Nuclear Constabulary
08.2019 - 01.2021

MH Pest Control
01.2012 - 01.2020

Prison Officer

HMP Norwich
01.2006 - 01.2019

Boat Builder

Tactile Marine
01.1996 - 01.2006

GCSEs -

Broadland High School
09/1990 - 06/1995

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